Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend (2012)
He only spoke with his mouth.
This mockumentary traces the remarkable story of mouth-guitar legend Darnell Dawkins, a childhood friend of Jimi Hendrix who filled in for the legendary guitarist at Woodstock after Hendrix missed his flight. Though Dawkins' disapproving father fought hard to suppress any footage of his son's performances, this film reveals the true genius of the musician whose greatest instrument was his own body.
Director: Clayne Crawford
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: March 10, 2012
Cast
- Ross Patterson - Darnell Dawkins
- Michael Raymond-James - Ronnie
- Christine Lakin - Wilimina Stansbury
- Curtis Armstrong - Governor Gabe Gaithright
- Desi Lydic - Helena
- Ray Wise - Wade Dawkins
- William Mapother - Pastor Jenkins
- Alanna Ubach - Grace Slick
- Richard Riehle - Howlin' Hal Halsby
- Guy Torry - Quentin
Screenplay
Music: Matthew Ferraro
Cinematography: David R. Hardberger
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Clayne Crawford
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend about?
- This mockumentary traces the remarkable story of mouth-guitar legend Darnell Dawkins, a childhood friend of Jimi Hendrix who filled in for the legendary guitarist at Woodstock after Hendrix missed his flight. Though Dawkins' disapproving father fought hard to suppress any footage of his son's performances, this film reveals the true genius of the musician whose greatest instrument was his own body.
- Who directed Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend?
- Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend was directed by Clayne Crawford.
- Who stars in Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend?
- Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend stars Ross Patterson, Michael Raymond-James, Christine Lakin, Curtis Armstrong, Desi Lydic, Ray Wise.
- How long is Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend?
- Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend?
- Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend is a Comedy film.